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I '.'t -4-i -4; I HMU1II l.'U'i III1H.,111)1111 U Sign Off r Come and reminisce... a look back at the past year The End at Weber State University See the Sign Off page7-18 Wednesday, June 3, 1998 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 60 Number 85 g)D(5lDDro)Suj Ll - - o Senaf By Kari Lynn Harland campus affairs editor-The Signpost Weber State University's student senators will cast their final ballots today to decide whether or not to impeach Associated Students of WSU . senator Will Rodgers. To the best of vice president of student services Marie Kotter's knowledge, this is the first time AS WSU has attempted to impeach a senator,- so the proceedings seemed to be a little confusing for the senate body. The senate met Monday to discuss the impeachment of senators Reginald L. Allen and Will Rodgers on the grounds of not fulfilling the senator job description. Adviser Judy Hurst, director of student activities, asked The Signpost reporter to leave stating it was a closed meeting. WSU-Davis Center bids farewell to director By Tyler A. Holt copy editor-The Signpost When choosing between two things you love, decisions aren't always easy. After 30 months of service and dedication as director of the Weber State University-Davis Center, Gene Sessions will turn his full attention to teaching in the history department at the end of spring quarter. "When I was 19 years old, I decided that all I ever wanted to be was a history professor. I haven't changed my mind," Sessions said. Sessions has taught at WSU since 1975. His passion as a history professor shows in his long list of awards and involvements, including the following: in 1991, he became WSU 's first John S. Hinckley Fellow, an award given to professors who excel in teaching, service and scholarship; he chaired WSU's faculty senate from 1987-1989; was Crystal Crest Master Teacher of the Year in 1987; and was honored as a Presidential Distinguished Professor in 1 985. He is also the author of several award-winning historical books. The position of WSU-Davis Center director was simply another accomplishment."I never intended to make a career change, so after two and a half years, I am anxious to devote all my attentions once again to my job in the history department. My appointment was temporary, originally for 18 months," Sessions said. "I agreed to extend that for another year, but my term has more than expired. I originally took the assignment because I could see how crucial success in Davis County is both to WSU and to e votes to impeach two The Signpost challenged this request under the Sunshine Law, which requires public officials to state the reason for a meeting's closure, post an agenda 24 hours before any closed meeting and vote on the meeting's closure before dismissing the public. Five senators motioned to impeach Allen Monday. The senators charged Allen of not putting in the required three office hours a week, attending the required 80 percent of senate meetings or attending all of the leadership confer ences and retreats. "We've been told we're not doing our job and not holding the senators accountable for their actions whatsoever. We've been told that we're a clique, that we take care of each other," Brito said. Allen had 10 minutes to defend himself and did so by saying that he has been responsible on campus and Gene Sessions the Davis Community." Sessions was appointed director of the WSU-Davis Center in January of 1996. At the time, the center was housed in a strip mall on Antelope Drive in Layton, with its focus geared more toward nontraditional, part-time students."With Dr. Sessions' leadership, the Davis Center has been transformed from what was essentially an evening operation in a storefront to a campus environment," said WSU Provost David Eislcr. "In creating this, with the assistance of other faculty and Continuing Education, Dr. Sessions Created a futl morning schedule of classes. They have done a marvelous job of creating a campus feeling for students who attend classes in Davis . County." During Sessions' lime as director, the center moved from its strip mall location to the former 16,000-square- See Session page 3 - if ' 9, I ,2JU 8 holds 30 credit hours. He went on to explain that he had put on a full month of workshops for Black American Month instead of the typical emphasis week. Allen said it bothered him that no one had come and asked him if there was something wrong. He felt as though the senate wasn't really a team and didn't care about him. He said his education and classes are important to him. The senate moved to withdraw the motion to impeach Allen. It passed, and the charges were removed. "We were elected here; we knew exactly what we were getting into when we first signed that paper at the beginning of the year," Brito said. "When we're not doing this, what we are doing is cheating the students." After The Signpost was allowed into the meeting, the senate tried to postpone the proceedings indefi- fx "i lovely ; ' ; The Olivas WSU offers support for students with eating disorders By Peggy Renfro news writer-The Signpost According to national statistics, eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia affect one in four college women. Eating disorders afflict over 2 million American men and women per year, usually between the ages of 15 and 35. College students are particularly susceptible to such illnesses due to a combination of pressures of exams, papers, personal stresses, and societal expectations. Weber State University provides support for students suflcring from eaung disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. "We get about two or three patients a month at the clinic... most of the pa WW 7' e- - i 1 1 -i t&ZT fd I Senators debate out the issue nitely. However, the motion didn't pass and senator Nikki Austin finally stood and asked to withdraw the accusations and drop the issue. The senate agreed and the meeting was adjourned by senate president John Shupe before the motion to impeach family enjoys the warmth as they bond with each other. tients that we get have bulimia or a combination of bulimia and anorexia. Patients with just anorexia are rare," said WSU's physician, Shawn McQuilkin. McQuilkin said the patients with bulimia are more open about the disorder, but they have more of a problem with weight and coming to terms with self-induced vomiting. He said patients with anorexia arc more secretive about the disorder. One theory about anorexia patients is tine need for some sort of control, and their form of control is not eating, he said. In order to treat students with eating disorders, they use therapy or medication and in some cases both, he said. WSU's counseling and psycho x i -.gut rift. fulfil t of impeaching on Monday. Rodgers could be called. Shupe was accused of being biased against the impeachment meeting, but he said he wasn't. "I'm not against these meetings. See Impeach page 3 5 logical services center also offers support through individual counseling. "If we are worried about tlx; student's physical health, we probably refer tlx; student out to a center like the McKay-Dee Behavioral Health Group," WSU counselor Kathy Hope said. Hope and counselor Cassie Nichols also have set up a "Body Kindness Group." "This group is for people who want to improve body satisfaction," Hope said. "Food issues and weight and body images are discussed. She said the "Body Kindness Group" is not a weight-loss program or a diet group, but a group that helps students, faculty and staff deal with problems that have been brought about See Help page 3 inside post neWS seepage 2&3 editorial , see page 4 Sign Off see page 7 Classifieds ... see page 19 Other Side . . . .see page 20

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I '.'t -4-i -4; I HMU1II l.'U'i III1H.,111)1111 U Sign Off r Come and reminisce... a look back at the past year The End at Weber State University See the Sign Off page7-18 Wednesday, June 3, 1998 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 60 Number 85 g)D(5lDDro)Suj Ll - - o Senaf By Kari Lynn Harland campus affairs editor-The Signpost Weber State University's student senators will cast their final ballots today to decide whether or not to impeach Associated Students of WSU . senator Will Rodgers. To the best of vice president of student services Marie Kotter's knowledge, this is the first time AS WSU has attempted to impeach a senator,- so the proceedings seemed to be a little confusing for the senate body. The senate met Monday to discuss the impeachment of senators Reginald L. Allen and Will Rodgers on the grounds of not fulfilling the senator job description. Adviser Judy Hurst, director of student activities, asked The Signpost reporter to leave stating it was a closed meeting. WSU-Davis Center bids farewell to director By Tyler A. Holt copy editor-The Signpost When choosing between two things you love, decisions aren't always easy. After 30 months of service and dedication as director of the Weber State University-Davis Center, Gene Sessions will turn his full attention to teaching in the history department at the end of spring quarter. "When I was 19 years old, I decided that all I ever wanted to be was a history professor. I haven't changed my mind," Sessions said. Sessions has taught at WSU since 1975. His passion as a history professor shows in his long list of awards and involvements, including the following: in 1991, he became WSU 's first John S. Hinckley Fellow, an award given to professors who excel in teaching, service and scholarship; he chaired WSU's faculty senate from 1987-1989; was Crystal Crest Master Teacher of the Year in 1987; and was honored as a Presidential Distinguished Professor in 1 985. He is also the author of several award-winning historical books. The position of WSU-Davis Center director was simply another accomplishment."I never intended to make a career change, so after two and a half years, I am anxious to devote all my attentions once again to my job in the history department. My appointment was temporary, originally for 18 months," Sessions said. "I agreed to extend that for another year, but my term has more than expired. I originally took the assignment because I could see how crucial success in Davis County is both to WSU and to e votes to impeach two The Signpost challenged this request under the Sunshine Law, which requires public officials to state the reason for a meeting's closure, post an agenda 24 hours before any closed meeting and vote on the meeting's closure before dismissing the public. Five senators motioned to impeach Allen Monday. The senators charged Allen of not putting in the required three office hours a week, attending the required 80 percent of senate meetings or attending all of the leadership confer ences and retreats. "We've been told we're not doing our job and not holding the senators accountable for their actions whatsoever. We've been told that we're a clique, that we take care of each other," Brito said. Allen had 10 minutes to defend himself and did so by saying that he has been responsible on campus and Gene Sessions the Davis Community." Sessions was appointed director of the WSU-Davis Center in January of 1996. At the time, the center was housed in a strip mall on Antelope Drive in Layton, with its focus geared more toward nontraditional, part-time students."With Dr. Sessions' leadership, the Davis Center has been transformed from what was essentially an evening operation in a storefront to a campus environment," said WSU Provost David Eislcr. "In creating this, with the assistance of other faculty and Continuing Education, Dr. Sessions Created a futl morning schedule of classes. They have done a marvelous job of creating a campus feeling for students who attend classes in Davis . County." During Sessions' lime as director, the center moved from its strip mall location to the former 16,000-square- See Session page 3 - if ' 9, I ,2JU 8 holds 30 credit hours. He went on to explain that he had put on a full month of workshops for Black American Month instead of the typical emphasis week. Allen said it bothered him that no one had come and asked him if there was something wrong. He felt as though the senate wasn't really a team and didn't care about him. He said his education and classes are important to him. The senate moved to withdraw the motion to impeach Allen. It passed, and the charges were removed. "We were elected here; we knew exactly what we were getting into when we first signed that paper at the beginning of the year," Brito said. "When we're not doing this, what we are doing is cheating the students." After The Signpost was allowed into the meeting, the senate tried to postpone the proceedings indefi- fx "i lovely ; ' ; The Olivas WSU offers support for students with eating disorders By Peggy Renfro news writer-The Signpost According to national statistics, eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia affect one in four college women. Eating disorders afflict over 2 million American men and women per year, usually between the ages of 15 and 35. College students are particularly susceptible to such illnesses due to a combination of pressures of exams, papers, personal stresses, and societal expectations. Weber State University provides support for students suflcring from eaung disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. "We get about two or three patients a month at the clinic... most of the pa WW 7' e- - i 1 1 -i t&ZT fd I Senators debate out the issue nitely. However, the motion didn't pass and senator Nikki Austin finally stood and asked to withdraw the accusations and drop the issue. The senate agreed and the meeting was adjourned by senate president John Shupe before the motion to impeach family enjoys the warmth as they bond with each other. tients that we get have bulimia or a combination of bulimia and anorexia. Patients with just anorexia are rare," said WSU's physician, Shawn McQuilkin. McQuilkin said the patients with bulimia are more open about the disorder, but they have more of a problem with weight and coming to terms with self-induced vomiting. He said patients with anorexia arc more secretive about the disorder. One theory about anorexia patients is tine need for some sort of control, and their form of control is not eating, he said. In order to treat students with eating disorders, they use therapy or medication and in some cases both, he said. WSU's counseling and psycho x i -.gut rift. fulfil t of impeaching on Monday. Rodgers could be called. Shupe was accused of being biased against the impeachment meeting, but he said he wasn't. "I'm not against these meetings. See Impeach page 3 5 logical services center also offers support through individual counseling. "If we are worried about tlx; student's physical health, we probably refer tlx; student out to a center like the McKay-Dee Behavioral Health Group," WSU counselor Kathy Hope said. Hope and counselor Cassie Nichols also have set up a "Body Kindness Group." "This group is for people who want to improve body satisfaction," Hope said. "Food issues and weight and body images are discussed. She said the "Body Kindness Group" is not a weight-loss program or a diet group, but a group that helps students, faculty and staff deal with problems that have been brought about See Help page 3 inside post neWS seepage 2&3 editorial , see page 4 Sign Off see page 7 Classifieds ... see page 19 Other Side . . . .see page 20